21 April 2025 On Friday night, March 14, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, archives, and museums across the country. As reported earlier, IMLS funding currently reaches more than half of the 574 Federally Recognized Tribes. The … Continued
American Indian Youth Literature Awards are announced in even years and were established to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by American Indians and Alaska Natives. Selected titles present American Indians in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts. This year’s winners include: Picture Book: “Forever Cousins,” written … Continued
For Immediate Release January 24, 2022 AILA announces 2022 American Indian Youth Literature Awards CHICAGO — Today American Indian Youth Literature Award winning titles were highlighted during the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards, the premier announcement of the best of the best in children’s and young adult literature. Awarded biennially, the award identifies … Continued
Announcing AILAs Read Native 2021 challenge. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Visit https://ailanet.org/readnative21/ Read each of the suggested categories and write the title of your choice on the line next to the entry. Read challenge entries in any order you choose. Take a picture of your completed book list and send it along with your contact information to readnative21@gmail.com for a change … Continued
For Immediate Release January 27, 2020 Philadelphia — Today American Indian Youth Literature Award winning titles were highlighted during the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards, the premier announcement of the best of the best in children’s and young adult literature. The awards are new to the ALA Youth Media Awards lineup and are … Continued
February 1, 2019 The American Indian Library Association stands with the individuals who experienced racism and discrimination at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle, WA. We stand with those who preserve and celebrate all cultures. Racism and discrimination dishonor every culture. As an ethnic affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), AILA … Continued
April 16, 2018 The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), supported by Toyota Financial Services, are pleased to award a $750 grant to each of the following eight libraries and community organizations to host Talk Story: Sharing stories, sharing culture programming. The winning libraries and community organizations are: American Indian Health … Continued
July 11, 2018 The American Indian Library Association (AILA) commends the recent decision by the Association for Library Service to Children and ALA for taking the long overdue action to change the name of the Wilder Award to the Children’s Literature Legacy Award. The Children’s Literature Legacy Award honors an author or illustrator whose books, … Continued
For Immediate Release Saturday, 02/10/2018 Contact: Naomi Bishop, MLIS President, American Indian Library Association DENVER— The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected “Shanyaak’utlaax: Salmon Boy” (2017), published by Sealaska Heritage Institute, edited by Tlingit speakers Johnny Marks, Hans Chester, David Katzeek, Nora Dauenhauer and Tlingit linguist … Continued